CA2730425A1 - Insulation system, and methods of constructing and utilizing same - Google Patents

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CA2730425A1
CA2730425A1 CA2730425A CA2730425A CA2730425A1 CA 2730425 A1 CA2730425 A1 CA 2730425A1 CA 2730425 A CA2730425 A CA 2730425A CA 2730425 A CA2730425 A CA 2730425A CA 2730425 A1 CA2730425 A1 CA 2730425A1
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04DROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/16Insulating devices or arrangements in so far as the roof covering is concerned, e.g. characterised by the material or composition of the roof insulating material or its integration in the roof structure
    • E04D13/1606Insulation of the roof covering characterised by its integration in the roof structure
    • E04D13/1612Insulation of the roof covering characterised by its integration in the roof structure the roof structure comprising a supporting framework of roof purlins or rafters
    • E04D13/1625Insulation of the roof covering characterised by its integration in the roof structure the roof structure comprising a supporting framework of roof purlins or rafters with means for supporting the insulating material between the purlins or rafters

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Abstract

An insulation system for buildings, includ-ing fabric structures. Tensioned steel bands form a strap platform for holding insulation battings secured by stick--pins and locking washers.

Description

INSULATION SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF
CONSTRUCTING AND UTILIZING SAME
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to a novel and unique insulation system, and methods of constructing and utilizing same.

More particularly, the present invention relates to a system for insulating fabric or non-fabric structures, and a methods of constructing and using same.

The prior, but not necessarily relevant, art is exemplified by:
Kuhl et al. U.S. Patent 4,233,791;

Fligg U.S. Patent 4,724,651; and Burdic U.S. Patent Application Publication US2004/0003563.

Frequently, it is necessary to insulate or further insulate a steel framed structure that is covered on the outside with a flexible fabric stretched over the framework and tensioned. The initially-installed insulation lays at the top side of the lower chord in most cases. When wind moves across the building, it creates a bellowing action that can move or shift the insulation system, and possibly displace or dislodge the individual battings if they are not fixed in place.

The present invention solves this problem in an economical fashion.

It is a desideratum of the present invention to avoid the animadversions of the prior art and conventional roofing insulation techniques, and to provide a novel and unique easy-to-use insulation system which can be used for all types of building structures, including fabric structures.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a system for insulating a roof structure, comprising, in combination: a plurality of purlins forming part of said roof structure; a plurality of steel bands affixed to said purlins forming a strap platform;
each said steel bands having a plurality of holes therein; one or more battings disposed on said strap platform formed by said plurality of steel bands; a plurality of first stick-pins and mating first locking washers for securing said batting to said steel bands of said strap platform;
and each said first stick-pin passing through an associated one of said holes in said steel bands, and through said batting, and secured thereto by an associated one of said first locking washers.

The present invention also provides a method of insulating a roof structure, comprising, the steps of. stretching a plurality of steel bands adjacent purlins of said roof structure to form a strap platform; securing said steel bands to said purlins;
forming a plurality of holes in each of said steel bands; placing one or more battings on said strap platform formed by said plurality of steel bands; passing a first stick-pin through an associated one of said holes and through said batting; and placing a first locking washer on an associated first stick-pin to secure said batting to said steel band.

An object of the invention is to provide an insulation system and method wherein tensioned steel bands are installed with screws to the purlins of a roof framework to form
-2-a strap platform.

Another object of the invention is to provide an insulation system and method of the above-described type wherein battings are attached to the bands by punching holes in the band, and using stick-pins with locking washers.

Another object of the invention is to provide an insulation system and method of the above-described type wherein, when the locking washers are set, the battings will compress locally and be held in compressed condition.

Another object of the invention is to provide an insulation system and method of the above-described type wherein, after placing the locking washer on an associated stick-pin to secure the batting to the steel band, the stick pin is bent over to hold the locking washer in position.

Another object of the invention is to provide an insulation system and method of the above-described type wherein coiled insulation fastening bands may also be used on the purlins as well as in the wall areas.

Another object of the invention is to provide an insulation system and method of the above-described type wherein there can also be installed on top of the batting a plastic sheet for vapor protection, and optionally a plastic sheet below for a finished ceiling.

Another object of the invention is to provide an insulation system and method of the above-described type wherein the bands can run in any direction through the building, with attachments to whatever member is convenient with the insulation attached to them.

Another object of the invention is to provide an insulation system and method of the above-described type including a support system for securing insulation into various
-3-types of building structures, including designs of the fabric structure type, where conventional insulation methods do not work.

Other objects, advantages, features and modifications of the present invention will become more apparent to those persons skilled in this particular area of technology and to other persons after having been exposed to the present patent specification with its accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1 shows a side elevational view, partly in section, of a steel band contiguous with a purlin in accordance with first preferred embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2 shows the Fig. 1 embodiment with a screw type fastener securing the band to the purlin.

Fig. 3 shows the Fig. 2 embodiment with two battings positioned thereon.
Fig. 4 shows the Fig. 3 embodiment with stick-pins and locking washers securing the battings in place.

Fig. 5 shows the Fig. 4 embodiment with a plastic vapor protection sheet positioned on the battings.

Fig. 6 shows the Fig. 5 embodiment with stick-pins and locking washers securing the plastic sheet in place.

Fig. 7 shows the Fig. 6 embodiment in relation to upper and lower purlins.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference to Figs. 1-6, there is shown the sequence of installing a
-4-preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1 shows a side elevational view, partly in section, of a steel band 10 contiguous with a purlin 11 in accordance with first preferred embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 2 shows the Fig. 1 embodiment with a screw type fastener 12 securing the band 10 to the purlin 11.

Fig. 3 shows the Fig. 2 embodiment with two battings 13 and 14 positioned thereon.

Fig. 4 shows the Fig. 3 embodiment with first stick-pins 15 and 16 and locking washers 17 and 18, respectively, securing the battings 13 and 14 in place.

Fig. 5 shows the Fig. 4 embodiment with a plastic vapor protection sheet 19 positioned on the battings 13 and 14..

Fig. 6 shows the Fig. 5 embodiment with second stick-pins 20 and 21 and second locking washers 22 and 23, respectively. securing the plastic sheet 19 in place.
Fig. 7 shows the Fig. 6 embodiment in relation to the lower purlin 11 and an upper purlin 24.

The bands 10 are tensioned tightly, and are screwed at every rafter.
Preferably, but not necessarily, 1" steel bands 10 are installed with screws 12 to the purlins 11 of the framework to form a strap platform. As many steel bands 10 are used as is necessary to support the size of the battings 13 and 14, which may, for example, be 4"" to 9" thick.

Preferably, but not necessarily, the bands 10 may be spaced apart between 24" to 40", but approximately 36" is preferred, to form a strap or steel band platform.
-5-The battings 13 and 14 are attached to the bands 10 by punching holes in the band 10, and using stick-pins 15 and 16 with locking washers 17 and 18, respectively.

Preferably, but not necessarily, when the locking washers are set, the battings 13 and 14 will compress and be held in compressed condition.

After placing the first locking washer on an associated first stick-pin to secure said batting to said steel band, the first stick pin is bent over to help hold the locking washer in position.

Preferably, but not necessarily, coiled insulation fastening bands may also be used on the purlins as well as in the wall areas.

Preferably, but not necessarily, to the above-described strap platform with battings, there can also be installed the plastic sheet 19 for vapor protection, and optionally a plastic sheet below for a finished ceiling.

The bands 10 can run in any direction through the building, with attachments to what ever member is convenient with the insulation attached to them.

The present invention thus provides a support system for securing insulation into various types of building structures, including designs of the fabric structure type, where conventional insulation methods do not work.

While the foregoing describes only exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it is to be understood that the present invention covers all variations, modifications and changes thereof which will occur to those persons skilled in the art and to other persons after having been exposed to the present patent application.
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Claims (13)

1. A system for insulating a roof structure, comprising, in combination:

a plurality of purlins forming part of said roof structure;

a plurality of steel bands affixed to said purlins forming a strap platform;
each said steel bands having a plurality of holes therein;

one or more battings disposed on said strap platform formed by said plurality of steel bands;

a plurality of first stick-pins and mating first locking washers for securing said batting to said steel bands of said strap platform; and each said first stick-pin passing through an associated one of said holes in said steel bands, and through said batting, and secured thereto by an associated one of said first locking washers.
2. A system according to claim 1, including:

a plastic sheet adjacent said batting for vapor protection.
3. A system according to claim 2, including:
a plurality of second stick-pins and mating second locking washers for securing said plastic sheet to said batting and said steel bands of said strap platform.
4. A system according to claim 3, wherein:

each said second stick-pin passes through an associated one of said holes in said steel bands, through said batting, through said plastic sheet, and is secured thereto by an associated one of said second locking washers.
5. A system according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein:

said batting includes insulation and a laminated sheet attached thereto.
6. A method of insulating a roof structure, comprising, the steps of:

stretching a plurality of steel bands adjacent purlins of said roof structure to form a strap platform;

securing said steel bands to said purlins;

forming a plurality of holes in each of said steel bands placing one or more battings on said strap platform formed by said plurality of steel bands;

passing a first stick-pin through an associated one of said holes and through said batting; and placing a first locking washer on an associated first stick-pin to secure said batting to said steel band.
7. A method according to claim 6, including the step of:
placing a plastic sheet adjacent said batting for vapor protection.
8. A method according to claim 7, including the steps of:

passing a second stick-pin through an associated one of said holes in said steel bands, through said batting, and through said plastic sheet; and securing said plastic sheet in place by an associated second locking washer.
9. A method according to claim 6, 7 or 8, wherein:

said batting includes insulation and a laminated sheet attached thereto.
10. A method according to claim 6, 7, 8 or 9, including the step of:
using screw type fasteners to secure said steel bands to said purlins.
11. A method according to claim 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10, including the step of:
compressing said batting when placing said first locking washer on an associated first stick-pin to secure said batting to said steel band.
12. A method according to any one of claims 6 through 11, including the step of:
maintaining said battings in a compressed condition at least adjacent said first locking washers.
13. A method according to any one of claims 6 through 12, including the step of:

after placing said first locking washer on said associated first stick-pin to secure said batting to said steel band, said first stick-pin is bent over to secure said first locking washer in place.
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